New Mexican Gazpaciio-Pasta Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

8 oz tri-colored rotini
2 cup reduced-fat shredded mild cheddar c, divided
1 large cucumber, peeled -seeded and cubed
1 cup cherry-tomato halves
1 medium red bell pepper -cut into short thin strips
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions, with tops
1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp lemon pepper
lettuce leaves

Instructions:

1. Prepare rotini according to package directions, omitting oil and salt.
Drain; rinse with cold water.

2. In large bowl, combine rotini, 1 1/2 cups cheese, cucumber, tomatoes,
bell pepper and green onions.

3. In small bowl, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, basil, garlic and lemon
pepper; pour over rotini. Toss gently to coat. Chill at least 1 hour before
serving. Serve on lettuce leaves; sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup
cheese.

Makes 8 servings. Preparation time: 20 minutes. Chilling time: 1 hour.

Per serving: About 213 cal, 14 g pro, 34 g car, 3 g fat, 13% cal from fat,
11 mg chol, 589 mg sod, 7 g fiber.

Busted by Gail Shermeyer <4paws@netrax.net>



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Preparation Time: 0:00

Servings: 8

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